Books like Prisoner of time by Caroline B. Cooney
Devonny, a sixteen‑year‑old in 19th‑century England, faces the oppressive expectations placed on women of her era. Determined to break free, she finds a way to travel through time, hoping that the power she discovers may change her past and her future. The story explores themes of gender roles, personal agency, and the possibilities offered by time travel to confront societal limits.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Caroline B. Cooney
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